2. Description of tables/charts/diagrams. Guided Writing I

2. Description of tables/charts/diagrams

Charts, diagrams, schedules, routines, and graphs are the ways of presenting information. They display the varied numerical and fundamental factors of any subject or field. They can be designed in many forms. Some of them include the system of charts, diagrams, maps, tables, graphs, lists, schedules, etc.

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Describe the type of chart that it belongs to (bar chart, pie chart, table diagram, schedule, etc.) and what it is about.

Paragraph 2: Main Body

Write exciting and suitable information taking out from the given type of graph. Additionally, describe the section of the graph accordingly in order to find one central idea and, if possible one or two slighter ideas.

Paragraph: 3 Conclusion

Write a short ending giving an overall view of what the chart is about and your opinion on it.

Some of the useful tips for this activity:

 First, look at the chart/diagram very carefully to identify an overall trend.

 Then, look at the chart/diagram very carefully to identify major trends.

 See the title of chart and diagram to find out the subject-matter.

 Observe the legends and the items presented in ‘X’ and ‘Y’ axis.

 Compare and contrast bars or columns in relation to the items.

 Use phrases like: based on the chart/diagram, according to the chart/table/diagram, the chart shows that, it seems that, it can be clearly seen that, it is obvious to note from the  diagram/chart/table that …., it is shown that, it is clear to note that….., the I ncreasing/decreasing trend of …….. proves that, etc.

 Use appropriate vocabulary while interpreting and presenting data and information from charts and diagrams.

Examples:

1. Students Subject Preferences

The pie chart illustrates student subject preferences. The chart is divided into five segments, each representing a different subject. The largest segment, accounting for 30%, is Science, indicating it is the most preferred subject among students. Math follows at 20%, slightly highlighted by being exploded from the chart. English comes next with a preference rate of 25%, showing a significant interest. History and Art have smaller shares, at 15% and 10% respectively. This distribution suggests that while core academic subjects like Science, Math, and English are favored, there is also considerable interest in History and Art.

2. Students Scores by Subjects

The bar chart displays student scores by subject. Each bar represents a different subject, with the height of the bar indicating the average score. Art has the highest score at 92, suggesting strong performance in this subject. Science follows closely with a score of 90. History and Math show good performance as well, with scores of 88 and 85 respectively. English has the lowest score at 78, but it is still relatively high. This chart indicates that students generally perform well across various subjects, with particularly high achievements in Art and Science.

3. Schedule Table:

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
08:00 - 09:00	Math	Science	English	History	Art
09:00 - 10:00	Science	Math	History	Art	English
10:00 - 11:00	English	Art	Math	Science	History
11:00 - 12:00	History	English	Science	Math	Math
12:00 - 13:00	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch

 

The schedule table outlines a typical school week from Monday to Friday, with time slots from 08:00 to 13:00. Each day starts with a different subject, ensuring a diverse start to the day. For example, Monday begins with Math, Tuesday with Science, and Friday with Art. The schedule includes core subjects such as Math, Science, English, and History, with Art included for creative engagement. Every day ends with a lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00. This structured schedule ensures a balanced mix of subjects, promoting well-rounded education for students.

4. Write a couple of paragraphs on the basis of the following Pie Chart.

The pie chart above shows the total income of Mr. Gurung and expenses in different items. He earns Rs. 50,000 per annum and out of which he spends Rs.12, 000 each in rent and purchasing food. According to the chart, he spends 30% of his income on his children's education. For clothing, he spends only 14% of his income. His saving seems nominal just Rs. 4,000 per annum. The chart doesn’t show the expenses on other items such as transportation, medicine, and other incidental expenses. It can be easily guessed that Mr. Gurung hardly saves any money. According to the chart, it seems that he has given priority to education. It is interesting to note that he spends equal amount of money on rent and food. In conclusion, it can be suggested that Mr. Gurung should either increase his income or decrease the expense on rent to save money for incidental expenses.

Exercises:

1. Read the following pie-chart carefully, and interpret the information presented on it.

Annual expenditure of Tamang's Family

3. Interpret the information presented in the following bar graph.

Number of Student in JJSS School in 2080